Local Sports

Lish Wins First Event

January 2, 2013

Jim Lish won his first weekly match play event of the year with a 268-232 decision over Ron O'Neil Jr. in last week's Ohio Valley weekly bowling championship. He won $60, compliments of Subway and Allen Smith, this week's sponsors.

Nathan Anderson was the two-game high qualifier with 196, 206 and a 76 handicap for a 478 total.

Lish slipped by Chet Richmond 238-219 in one semifinal, while O'Neil edged Dave Johnson 220-208 in the other semifinal.

Johnson continues to lead the Point List with 555 points, while John Leek Jr. (430), Ron O'Neil Jr. (375), and Bill Pritsch (330) complete the top four. The top 24 bowlers on the Point List qualify for the 35th Annual Ohio Valley Match Play Finale, with the top eight each earning a first round bye.

Tournament sponsors are again Miller Lite, Capital Beverage, and Buddy Light Accounting. The Grand Finale is set for May and features a $1,000 top prize, based on the number of entries

For further match play information, check out www.brucelanes.com or call the bowling alley at 304-455-1551.